In 1861, the Dowager Empress Cixi became de facto ruler of China, controlling the Qing government for 48 years.

• 1861年慈禧太后辛酉政变后垂帘听政，先后控制同治、光绪两位皇帝，成为当时中国的真正统治者，执掌清朝政权48年。